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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.37, 1,032.76 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.37, 1,032.76 and 433.65 is: 598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.37 : 1,032.76 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.37/1,032.76 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.37x = 1,032.76 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.37x = 447,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,857.57/748.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.45

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